Orchestral bookings (since joining Morgensterns in December 2007) ORCHESTRAS British Philharmonic Orchestra Carl Rosa Opera Company Dartford Symphony Orchestra Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Surrey Opera Surrey Philharmonic EDUCATION WORK Rehearsal Orchestra   The recital button is inactive   The Repertoire button is inactive.   The Review button is inactive.   The discography button is inactive.   The Outreach button is inactive. atlantic_1.jpgatlantic_2.jpgatlantic_3.jpg        The Teaching button is inactive.

Biography
Jonathan returned to the United Kingdom in January 2008. From March 2002 until December 2008 he was principal cello with the Yucatan Symphony Orchestra. He performed with Placido Domingo and the Cuban National Ballet as well as playing over 40 different orchestral programmes every year. He performed as a soloist on various occasions including performing the Beethoven Triple Concerto. Jonathan formed the Genesis String Quartet which performed at the International Chamber Music Series in Mexico City and with the Grammy-award nominated Cuarteto Latinoamericano.

Since his return to the U.K. Jonathan has been appointed as a permanent member of the Carl Rosa Opera Orchestra and is on the extra list for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Jonathan played live on BBC Radio 1 with David Jordan on "Live Lounge" presented by Jo Whiley.

Suite for solo cello Echos from Merida, by Leroy Osmon, performed by Jonathan Hennessy-Brown, published by RBC Music, San Antonio, Texas.

He has also formed the Santiago String Quartet which specializes in Latin American music and collaborating with musicians from the region. He is also a member of the Atlantic Trio which is a function group.

Future plans include playing as a soloist with Exeter Cathedral Choir, quartet recitals in Mexico City and extensive touring across the U.K. with Carl Rosa Opera Company.

Positions held

Orchestral Work
Orchestras: British Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Rosa Opera Company, Dartford Symphony Orchestra, Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra, Surrey Opera, Surrey Philharmonic. Education Work: Rehearsal Orchestra.

Jonathan's orchestral work also includes Yuctan Symphony Orchestra (Principal 2002 - 2008), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, The Orchestra (pop session orchestra), City of London Chamber Orchestra, Thursford Christmas Exravaganza Orchestra, Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra (principal), Opera del Mar Orchestra (co-principal), Arion Orchestra (co-principal), Foundation Philharmonic.

In 2008 Jonathan was appointed as member of Carl Rosa Orchestra and to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra list. He has also performed with the British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Chelsea Sinfonia and as Guest Principal of the Rehearsal Orchestra

Sessions and Pop work includes:

• Live on Radio 1 with David Jordan on Jo Whiley's "Live Lounge"
• Toured Holland with 4 Hero
• Toured Mexico with Richard Clayderman
• Maida Vale Studios
• Bush Studios

Musical Theatre

• West Side Story
• Into the Woods
• Fiddler on the roof

Education
Jonathan was born in 1975. Jonathan's schooling took place at Cranleigh School (music scholar) 1988 - 1993, Royal Academy of Music (Junior Academy Scholar), 1991 - 1993, National Youth Orchestra. Jonathan's graduate studies took place at the Royal College of Music (BMus Hons, ARCM, 1993 - 1997).

Prizes and Awards
Lower Strings Prize, Junior Academy (1992), Dame Railton Chamber Music Prize, Junior Academy (1993).

Teachers: Andrew Shulman, David Strange, Francois Rive.

Jonathan's web links
www.atlantictrio.net/

Jonathan joined Morgensterns in December 2007

Jonathan's web profile was last updated 16th Nov 2008